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Our intelligence and defense communities deserve leaders who will not politicize our national security institutions. For decades, Bill has served our nation with honor and dignity. He has established himself as a smart and tested public servant free from political interference.

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Biden taps William J. Burns, longtime diplomat, as next CIA director wapo.st/3qdVgan

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fine choice.

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He has spent 40+ years in Washington. If he was going to be useful, he would have already been. Perhaps the problem isn’t right or left, but Washington as a whole. Good luck to Biden, but I don’t expect much.

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Yes, but moving forward, how do we prevent these positions from being politicized?

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so.... what about the UAPs?

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Now do Wray and the FBI.

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Is there a procedure for civilians reporting government or former government employees for violations of security clearance if they are supporting the actions of this attempted coup?

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